Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
0.5 cup

bottled vinaigrette

1 tbsp

fresh mint

chopped

1 tbsp

cilantro

chopped

1 pinch

ground red pepper

2 tsp

lemon juice

to taste

0.25 cup

sweet onion

sliced paper thin

0.5 unit

red bell pepper

seeded and thinly sliced

0.5 unit

cucumber

peeled, seeded and diced

3 unit

feta cheese

finely crumbled

10 unit

kalamata olives

pitted, coarsely chopped

1 cup

hummus

prepared

2 unit

pita breads

8 unit

fresh mint leaves

8 unit

cilantro leaves

8 unit

butter lettuce leaves

8 unit

lettuce

Step 1
~3 min

Whisk together bottled vinaigrette, mint or cilantro, and cayenne in a small bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

Taste and adjust the vinaigrette flavor with a little lemon juice.

Step 3
~3 min

In a separate bowl, combine sliced onion, bell pepper, diced cucumber, crumbled feta, and chopped olives.

Step 4
~3 min

Toss the vegetable mixture with half of the prepared vinaigrette.

Step 5
~3 min

In another small bowl, combine the prepared hummus with the remaining vinaigrette.

Step 6
~3 min

Cut each pita bread in half, creating pockets.

Step 7
~3 min

Spread a quarter of the hummus mixture into each pita half.

Step 8
~3 min

Stuff each pita half with the vegetable salad, fresh mint or cilantro leaves, and lettuce leaves.

Step 9
~3 min

If not serving immediately, wrap the sandwiches in aluminum foil and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.

Use different types of lettuce for variety.

Toast the pita bread for a warmer sandwich.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be assembled a few hours in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of fruit salad or a small green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Tabouli
Greek Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Common street food in the Middle East and Mediterranean.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Picnic
Weeknight dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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